Nigerian bishops have asked Catholics in their country to pray with the intention that the killings in southern Kaduna state cease.
Terrorism
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Archbishop: Mass burials common as Nigerians face daily violence
In its recent report, the U.S.-based International Committee on Nigeria called for U.S. intervention after a terrorist group executed five men abducted while providing assistance in northeastern Nigeria.
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Explainer: Can President Trump designate ‘antifa’ as a terrorist group?
Branding “antifa” (short for “antifascist”) or any domestic association as a terror group is problematic, primarily because the United States “does not officially designate domestic terrorist organizations.”
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Ex-Salvadoran colonel goes on trial in Spain for 1989 Jesuit murders
A Salvadoran military commander is on trial in Spain for his involvement for the murder of the Salvadoran martyrs at the Jesuit-run Central American University over three decades ago.
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Advocates fear threats to religious freedom, health in northeast Syria
People are concerned that Syria will be further undermined not only by terrorism, humanitarian stresses, and lack of freedom but by the coronavirus pandemic as well.
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African church leaders: Insurgents could increase attacks during pandemic
Catholic clergy in Africa are concerned that there could be a rise in violence and insurgency during the pandemic, leading to more political and civil disruption.
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Oklahoma City remains ‘beacon of healing’ 25 years after bombing
Until the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the 1995 bombing was the deadliest terrorist attack in the history of the United States. It remains the deadliest incident of domestic terrorism in the country’s history.
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Pastor executed as Boko Haram resurfaces in surge of violent attacks in Nigeria
The pastor’s murder is only the latest attacks in the West African nation. On Jan. 19, Boko Haram insurgents ambushed two separate Nigerian army patrols, killing 17, and slaughtered a bridal party on Dec. 27.
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Archbishop: Iraqis have ‘big anxiety’ after drone kills Iranian general
Analysts say Soleimani was a “much more powerful figure” than former al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden
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The Editors: Guantánamo must close
The facility at Guantánamo Bay should be closed as soon as possible and the prisoners should be transferred to maximum security facilities and tried in a court of law.